Proposal that could see the former Cardigan Hospital site used for housing and a housing association’s new office will be put before residents at the end of the month.

Wales and West Housing is suggesting that the site would be ideal for around 35 to 40 homes for older people and could also be a location for a new office and storage depot for the association’s in-house repairs contractor.

But with things at a very early stage, the association wants to find out what local people think before drawing up any plans, and have arranged a drop-in session.

Gareth Thomas, development manager for the housing association, said: “We want to relocate our offices and provide 35 to 40 high-quality, zero-carbon homes specially designed for older persons.

“The location is fantastic, so close to the town centre and the river, and we are eager to get people’s views to inform our plans.

“Our proposals are still in their early stages. We don’t have any detailed plans to show, but by holding an open event we want to give local people the chance to come along and have a chat.

“We’d like to hear their ideas for the site and give us feedback.”

Deputy group chief executive, Shayne Hembrow, said: “As we expand, building more homes and providing new services in the region, we want to move to a location where we can continue to grow and make a difference.

“The hospital site gives us the potential for great offices in a prominent position as well as providing well-designed, attractive eco-friendly new affordable homes.

"The drop-in session will give the people of Cardigan the chance to meet staff and senior managers from Wales and West Housing and share their thoughts and views about how the site should be used and developed.”

The drop-in session will be at Cardigan’s Guildhall between 2.30pm and 5pm on Saturday, 29 February.